Global Revenue Technical Accounting Lead

Vertex Pharmaceuticals; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Education assistance programs

Commuting subsidy

Matching charitable donations

401(k)

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Senior Revenue Accountant to lead accounting for US GAAP revenue guidance and ASC 606 implementations across product launches and contracts. The role collaborates with global finance, commercial teams and external auditors, preparing memos, schedules and disclosures.

Strong communication, attention to detail and ability to influence senior management are essential. The position offers hybrid work with on-site flexibility and a comprehensive benefits package,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Typically 7 years of progressive accounting experience in pharmaceutical or life science revenue accounting or related technical accounting role.
• Public accounting experience required.
• CPA preferred.
• Knowledge of US GAAP revenue guidance including ASC 606.
• Experience researching revenue accounting and complex gross-to-net matters.
• Experience preparing accounting memos and revenue-related disclosures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Perform revenue recognition evaluations under ASC 606 for new product launches, new contracts, and reimbursement agreements.
• Review new agreements and complex gross-to-net matters and help ensure technical accounting conclusions are applied consistently and appropriately by local accounting teams.
• Document accounting policies related to revenue and gross-to-net matters in collaboration with International and North America revenue accounting teams, as needed.
• Partner with cross-functional teams that review and support the contract drafting process.
• Work closely with global accounting, finance, and commercial organizations to support internal and external financial revenue reporting requirements.
• Partner with the SEC Reporting team to prepare revenue-related disclosures for SEC filings.
• Support quarterly and annual reviews and audits through preparation of revenue recognition memos, audit schedules, and other auditor requests.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Knowledge of US GAAP ASC 606

Strong written communication

Strong organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Senior Revenue Accountant to lead accounting for US GAAP revenue guidance and ASC 606 implementations across product launches and contracts. The role collaborates with global finance, commercial teams and external auditors, preparing memos, schedules and disclosures.

Strong communication, attention to detail and ability to influence senior management are essential. The position offers hybrid work with on-site flexibility and a comprehensive benefits package,